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51360 (7) (1.56 mi)
51351 (1) (7.62 mi)
51334 (5) (13.98 mi)
56143 (1) (14.89 mi)
51301 (16) (19.37 mi)
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  • Kris Shaffer
    350 Points
    Featured on Wellness.com

    Kris Shaffer

    Sanford Worthington Clinic
    Distance: 28.27 mi
    1680 Diagonal Road
    Worthington, MN 56187
    Kris Shaffer, APRN, is a family care practitioner. She provides primary care, including preventive care and health sc...
  • Thomas Kalkhoff, DO 50 Points

    Thomas Kalkhoff, DO

    2700 23rd St Ste C
    Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  • Baskerville Steven L Md

    2700 23rd Street
    Spirit Lake, IA 51360
  • Steven C Carlson, DO

    Steven C Carlson, DO

    2700 23RD ST STE C
    SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360

  • Ford Brian R MD

    2700 23rd Street
    Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  • Goerss Jeffrey J MD

    2700 23rd Street
    Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  • Olson Brett J MD

    2700 23rd Street
    Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  • Webb James A Md

    2700 23rd Street
    Spirit Lake, IA 51360

  • Vanhofwegen H A MD

    Distance: 7.15 mi
    2004 Okoboji Avenue
    Milford, IA 51351

  • Asman Randy C Md

    Distance: 13.59 mi
    926 North 8th Street
    Estherville, IA 51334

  • Creech James C Md

    Distance: 13.59 mi
    926 North 8th Street
    Estherville, IA 51334

  • Hranac Robert S Md

    Distance: 13.59 mi
    926 North 8th Street
    Estherville, IA 51334

  • Moews Dean W Md

    Distance: 13.59 mi
    926 North 8th Street
    Estherville, IA 51334

  • Stangl Douglas V Md

    Distance: 13.59 mi
    926 North 8th Street
    Estherville, IA 51334
  • 10 Points

    Alvero Gumersindo MD

    Distance: 14.85 mi
    310 North Highway
    Jackson, MN 56143
  • John Mc Cabe, MD 50 Points

    John Mc Cabe, MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 E 11th St Ste 201
    Spencer, IA 51301
  • 10 Points

    Creswell Ronald MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301
  • 10 Points

    Mendenhall Walter L Dr Md

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    1200 1st Avenue East
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Barthel Larry MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Dvorak Brian MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Feldmann Bruce MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Forslund Darrel MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Gaul B L MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    2004 360th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Hamann Julie MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Hilsabeck John MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street Suite 101
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Hunziker Kenneth MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Meyer Nathaniel MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Richter Daniel H Md

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Sather Sonia A MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Stille Ryan MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Vanhofwegen H A MD

    Distance: 19.51 mi
    116 East 11th Street
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Bardan B MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187
  • Karl Beesch, MD

    Karl Beesch, MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 Tenth Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Bolisajian S MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Ciechanowski Z M MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Clark G J MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Everding K R MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Farra F MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187
  • Firas Farra, MD

    Firas Farra, MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    1216 Ryans Rd
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Gerdes L K MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Harris J D MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Herst J A MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Hodge R P MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Khatchikian G S MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Ludes M F MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Mork John N MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Mork John N MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Nalla S C MD

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    508 10th Street
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Sanford Health Network

    Distance: 28.27 mi
    1018 6th Ave
    Worthington, MN 56187

  • Beguin E Allen MD

    Distance: 30.02 mi
    3201 1st Street
    Emmetsburg, IA 50536

General Practitioner Info

General Practitioner Summary:
A general practitioner is a medical doctor that treats patients for illnesses, whether they are long term or short term in duration. This type of doctor also offers preventive health care and patient education for maintenance of health and overall well being.

These doctors use a holistic approach to treat patients. Their patients may be healthy or may have one of multiple health care problems. The general practitioner was common in the past, but has mostly been replaced by newer titles such as the family doctor and the primary care physician.

Conditions Treated:


General practitioners treat both acute and chronic illnesses of nearly every type that do not require the services of a specialist. While the medical issues treated by these doctors may be exhaustive, some of these conditions may include:

and many, many more.

Specialties:


General practitioners can obtain additional qualifications in areas such as adolescent medicine and geriatric medicine. Others include hospice, sleep medicine, and sports medicine.

Procedures and Treatments:


General practitioners use interviews combined with a physical examination to make a diagnosis or to check up on continuing health and wellness. These doctors may recommend or perform lab procedures such as taking blood and performing x-rays. General practitioners may prescribe medications and offer nutrition and activity advice, in addition to making recommendations for specific patient lifestyle changes. Additional procedures may involve in-office surgical procedures such as lancing and draining abscesses.

Profession Details:


After completion of a Bachelor Degree with a strong emphasis in one of the science fields, a candidate must attend at least 4 years of education at an accredited medical school, followed by a 3 - 7 year residency program. An additional 1 - 3 years of fellowship is necessary for those wishing to add a specialty or additional qualifications. Specific exams are required, then the doctor must become licensed in the state in which he or she will practice medicine. Voluntary board certification may also be obtained.

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General Practitioner FAQs:

What is a General Practitioner?
A General Practitioner is a healthcare professional who practices medicine and is licensed by a state board.

What type of work does a General Practitioner do?
A General Practitioner counsels and examines patients for injuries or diseases. A General Practitioner can do minor procedures, for example, treat skin lesions.

What's the difference between a General Practitioner and a Family Doctor?
A Family Doctor is a General Practitioner with the additional education and training for Family Doctor designation. Both treat a wide range of health issues, but the family doctor has additional training for the needs specific to patients of all ages.

Can my whole family see a General Practitioner?
While the General Practitioner is qualified to treat all patients, he or she should have additional qualifications in family medicine in order to be up-to-date on issues that are specific to children and the elderly.

What can I see a General Practitioner for?
You can see a General Practitioner for any common problem. A General Practitioner can take care of patients of all ages.

How many General Practitioners are there in the United States?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that there are approximately 209,000 in the United States as of 2010.

How do I find a General Practitioner in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a General Practitioner in your state. Select General Practitioner from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a General Practitioner in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a General Practitioner in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of General Practitioners in your city and state.

General Practitioner Related Terms:
general practice, family doctor, primary care physician, physical examinations, cholesterol testing, wound care, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, fitness programs, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment